Parks Canada Youth Ambassador Program

Come Experience Canada and Make a Difference!

Are you a young Canadian looking for adventure? Do you want to create the ultimate “Canadian” bucket list? Do you want to share your stories about your summer vacation, road trips or encounters and use them to inspire youth to seek out awesome experiences in their own back yard? If so, Parks Canada has the job for you!

We are currently seeking our next two Youth Ambassadors to embark on an once-in-a-lifetime summer journey. Have fun and create incredible memories and gain valuable skills through thrilling adventures in some of Canada’s most spectacular places. Your mission: find creative new ways to get Canadian youth interested in and experiencing Canada’s rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage.

The adventures won’t stop with the end of summer! In September, as part-time employees (approximately one day per week to the end of March), you will share your discoveries and experiences at organized events and activities to introduce and motivate your generation to discover Parks Canada.

This summer has given me the chance to really dive into what it means to share our National Parks and Historic Sites and how important it is to share these places with my generation.

— Colin Sutherland, Parks Canada Ambassador 2013-14

Program Details

Parks Canada has partnered with Global Vision since 2012 to recruit their Youth Ambassadors. To be eligible to apply for the Parks Canada Youth Ambassador position, you must first attend a Regional Round Table in 2015/16.

Requiring Parks Canada Youth Ambassador applicants to attend a round table has been an effective way for Parks Canada to meet the potential youth ambassador program applicants, observe their initiative and creativity, along with their presentation and group work skills. Youth who have participated in a previous Economic Round Table or Global Leaders Centre (since 2012) are eligible to apply.

Program History

In 2011 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Parks Canada Youth Ambassador Program as Canada’s official gift to commemorate the first visit to Canada by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. As Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors, two young Canadians will be hired to inspire youth to get off track and discover and share all the awesome things that they can experience in Canada.

Application Process

Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of May 1st 2016. You must be a full time student and intend to return to school/college/university/CEGEP, as a full time student at the end of your summer term of full-time employment (2015-2016). You should be passionate about Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and want to share this passion with other young Canadians. To see the complete position requirements and statement of qualifications please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/apprend-learn/parcsavie-parkslife/pja-yap/cp-ha.aspx

Required documentation:

If you are applying for these positions please provide:

A cover letter showing how you meet the position requirements.

A current resume.

A reference letter that demonstrates your ability to engage other youth.